Teaching Staff

Sl. No.	NAME	DESIGNATION
1	Dr. Gino Abraham MBBS, MD (Physiology) Completed ACME TCMC Reg.: 27052	Professor & HOD
2	Dr. Chitra Kuriakose MBBS, MD (Physiology) TCMC Reg.: 29755	Associate Professor
3	Dr. Saritha J. Shenoy MBBS, MD(Physiology) Completed ACME TCMC Reg.: 28125	Associate Professor
4	Dr. Meena Cherian MBBS, MD(Physiology) TCMC Reg.: 23653	Associate Professor
5	Dr. Vidhya T. MBBS, MD(Physiology) TCMC Reg.: 39893	Assistant Professor
6	Dr. Sophiamma Joseph MBBS, MD(Physiology) TCMC Reg.: 18879	Assistant Professor
7	Dr. Priya Theresa Job MBBS, MD(Physiology) TCMC Reg.: 38801	Assistant Professor
8	Dr. Shamna K. Rahim MBBS, MD(Physiology) TCMC Reg.: 44122	Assistant Professor
9	Dr.Karthik Raj Prabhakar MBBS, MD(Physiology) TCMC Reg.: 50702	Assistant Professor
10	Dr. Lisha S. MBBS TCMC Reg.: 38155	Lecturer Trainee
11	Dr. Roshni Paul Joseph MBBS TCMC Reg.: 46951	Lecturer Trainee
12	Dr. Devi Prasannakumar MBBS, MD (Physiology) TCMC Reg.: 61569	Senior Resident
13	Dr. Silpa T. G. MBBS, MD (Physiology) TCMC Reg.: 71538	Junior Resident
14	Dr. Nikhitha T. Varghese MBBS TCMC Reg.: 71688	Junior Resident
15	Dr. Anusree Bhaskaran MBBS TCMC Reg.: 73868	Junior Resident
16	Dr. Arun M. R. MBBS, MD (Physiology) TCMC Reg.: 84395	Junior Resident
17	. Dr. Haara S Jayan MBBS, MD (Physiology) TCMC Reg.: 79755	Junior Resident

Non-Teaching Staff

Sl. No.	NAME	DESIGNATION
1	Smt. Linumol P.S.	Confidential Assistant
2	Usha S.	Senior lab technician
3	Sri. Vipin Das K.	Lab Technician
4	Sri. Akhin Kumar	J.L.A
5	Smt. Sudha S.	J.L.A
6	Smt. Sreedevi K. K.	F.T.S
7	Smt. Kumari N.C.	F.T.S
8	Smt.Salimkutty A	P.T.S

Facilities

The department contains a Clinical Physiology Laboratory, Haematology Laboratory, Amphibian Laboratory, Mammalian Laboratory, Research Laboratory, and two demonstration rooms. There is also a Lecture Hall with a capacity for over two hundred students, a Department Library, as well as multiple staff rooms distributed across the 2nd and 3rd floors of C-2 block.

The department is furnished with advanced equipment including a Student Physiograph, 16-channel Polygraph, multi-channel Vitalograph, Computerised Spirometer, Mosso’s Ergograph, Jamar Electronic Hand Grip Dynamometer, Priestly Smith and Lister’s Perimeters, Benedict Roth’s BMR Apparatus, Multi-channel ECG Machine, Microscopes with integrated light sources, Mammalian Heart Perfusion Assembly, Water Still, Electric Kymographs, Bicycle Ergograph, as well as Overhead Projectors, Computers, and LCD Projectors.

Courses Run by Department

Name of Course	Annual Intake
P.G. Courses (M.D. Physiology)	2
Undergraduate Courses M.B.B.S.	175
Degree courses:
B.D.S.	40
BSc. Nursing	80
B.P.T.	30
BSc. MIT	10
BSc Perfusion Technology	4
BSc. Dialysis Technology	11
BCVT	4
Diploma courses:
DMLT	15
DRRT	12
DCSST	4
DORA	10
DET	4
DOTAT	10

Activities

The department delivers both theoretical and practical instruction for the specified courses. Student knowledge is regularly assessed through examinations, including theory, practical, and viva voce components. Additionally, discussions, seminars, as well as vertical and horizontal integration sessions are routinely organised to enhance the learning experience.

M.D. Physiology students participate in both theory and practical teaching, with P.G. students conducting thesis research on topics such as heart rate variability and nerve conduction studies. MD students receive postings in clinical and non-clinical departments. Faculty organize symposiums, seminars, journal clubs, and discussion classes for P.G. students, and supervise their thesis work.

A tutorial system is available for MBBS students, providing an effective platform for both students and faculty to identify and address academic as well as personal challenges.

Achievements

• The former heads of our Department Dr. Suma Devi presented many papers on various topics in Physiology in many CMEs at various Medical Colleges organized by Physiology as well as other departments. (*Bilirubin metabolism – AMBITCON at Kottayam; *Anticlotting mechanism – APPI at Trivandrum Medical College-2006, *Ligand Receptors – Respiratory Medicine Department and Physiology Department, Govt. Medical College, Thrissur, *Physiology of Pain- ENT Department, Kottayam, *Physiology of Learning & Memory disease- Department of Bio- Chemistry, Calicut Medical College, * Physiological basis of Lung function test – Respiratory Medicine & Pediatrics, Govt. Medical College, Kottayam, Renal handling of Electrolytes- Department of Physiology, Medical College, Trivandrum).
• Dr Alice George presented paper on Thymus in the CME T- TIME conducted at Calicut Medical College during 2007.
• Dr. Mary Chacko has presented papers on Gastrointestinal motility in CME ENTEROKINESIS conducted at Government Medical College, Kottayam in2008. Topics on Symposium, Seminar & Panel discussion for PG orientation during 2007.
• Dr. Pradeep C. Thomas has presented a paper on the Neuro Anatomical correlation of cerebellar Physiology in a CME by Anatomy Department of SME, M.G. University and Physiology of Sleep in a CME by Physiology Dept. Govt. Medical College, Thrissur.
• Dr. Gino Abraham has presented a paper on High Altitude Physiology and illness (CME 2006 at Pushpagiri Medical College) and study of Lipid Profile in males and females of different age groups (CME- 2007, Physiology Department, Medical College at Kottayam).
• Dr. Saritha T. Shenoy has presented the paper on Effects of Atmospheric Pollution on Traffic Policemen in state level conference (RESPICON 2006) and was awarded 2nd prize.
• Dr. Rabecca Tony secured 3rd highest mark in KUHS MD Physiology examination April-May 2022
• 2^nd Rank: PG Degree Examinations in Physiology (MD), May 2022.
• Second place was awarded for a poster presented by post graduate student titled “Alteration of Pulmonary Function Parameters of Moderate Post-COVID Patients After One Year Follow-Up Attending a Tertiary Care Centre” at the National Conference of the Association of Physiologists of Tamil Nadu, SanaVitaCon, 2025.
• Second place was awarded for a poster presented by post graduate student on “Analysis of Gender-based Changes in Brainstem Evoked Potential in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients” at ACPKCON 2025.

Publications

1. Thomas E, Sasi S, Madhavikutty GD. Prevalence of stress among first year medical studentsand its effect on heart rate variability. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2021;11(02):178-182.
2. Thomas E, Geethadevi M. Prevalence and determinants of overweight and obesity among medical students. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2020;10(01):42-48.
3. Evelyn Thomas. “A Study on Alteration of Serum Lipid Profile in Gestational Proteinuric Hypertension”. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences 2015; Vol. 4, Issue 68, August 24; Page: 11797-11803
4. Evelyn Thomas. “Comparison of Problem Based Learning with Traditional Lectures among First Year Medical Students in Physiology.” Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences 2015; Vol. 4, Issue 93, November 19; Page: 15827-15830
5. Thomas J, Shenoy SJ, Madhavikutty G. The proportion of obstructive sleep apnoea in coronary artery disease patients using Berlin questionnaire and STOP – BANG questionnaire. J Evolution Med Dent Sci 2022;11(01):78-82, DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2022/15
6. RalteLalhruaia,Rose Davy C, Mohan Paul, KoushikiMani.Effect of stress on heart ratevariability during examination among MBBS students.International Journal of science andresearchVol 10, issue 12, Dec 2021 pg1030-1035
7. Shenoy SJ, Kuriakose C. Effects of E-learning as a teaching learningmethod in medical education. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci.2016;5(99):7272-7275, DOI:10.14260/jemds/2016/1645
8. Shenoy SJ, Sarasamma SV. A study of pulmonary function tests in trafficpolicemen in Kottayam district and normal healthy adults. J. Evid. BasedMed. Healthc. 2017; 4(8), 405-409. DOI: 10.18410/jebmh/2017/78
9. Kuruvila N, Shenoy SJ, Venugopal KP, et al. Validity of FEV6, FEV1/FEV6ratio over FEV1% in the diagnosis of COPD. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci.2019;8(25):1988-1992, DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2019/437
10. Shenoy SJ, Kuruvilla N, Venugopal KP, et al. Can FEF 25-75% be used as avalid alternative to FEV 1% in COPD diagnosis? J. Evid. Based Med.Healthc. 2018; 5(26), 1964-1969. DOI: 10.18410/jebmh/2018/408

Publications from the Department in the last 5 years

• 2024
  • Smartphone screen time and sleep quality in MBBS students.
  • A study of lipid profile in pregnant and non-pregnant women.
  • Nerve conduction studies in Diabetic neuropathy, a comparative analysis of asymptomatic and symptomatic patients.
• 2023
  • Determinants of variation of blood glucose levels in normal pregnancy.
  • Changes in blood glucose levels in normal pregnancy.
• 2022
  • Cardiovascular autonomic responses in reproductive and postmenopausal women.
  • The proportion of obstructive sleep apnoea in coronary artery disease patients using Berlin questionnaire and STOP-BANG questionnaire.
• 2021
  • Prevalence of stress among first year medical students and its effect on heart rate variability.
  • Effect of stress on heart rate variability during examination among MBBS students.

CMEs/ Conferences

• Serotonin modulators-1999
• Ion channels in health and diseases-2005
• Algesia-2006
• Vasotone-2007
• Enterokinesis-2008
• Stress-2009
• Nephron-2010
• Waves of life-2011
• Diabetes mellitus, an update-2012
• Physioconfluentia-2023
• The third Annual conference of Association of Clinical Physiologists of Kerala, ACPK-CON 2023 was held on July 6th, 2023, in our department.

Ongoing Research

1. Alteration of pulmonary function parameters of moderate post-COVID patients after one year follow-up attending a tertiary care centre.
2. Comparison of nerve conduction study parameters between mild moderate and severe carpal tunnel syndrome.
3. Brainstem auditory evoked potential in type 2 Diabetes mellitus.
4. Proportion of hypothyroidism in women with primary infertility.
5. Obstructive sleep apnea risk and c-reactive protein levels in stable coronary artery disease patients.
6. Variation in electrocardiographic p wave duration and dispersion among adult males based on body mass index: a cross-sectional study.
7. Effect of metabolic syndrome among male partners in infertile couple.

EVENTS

The Dr. Gopakumar Memorial All Kerala Gold Medal Examination in Physiology was organised for M.B.B.S. students from all medical colleges. Dr. Gopakumar, a dedicated and distinguished educator, served as Assistant Professor in our department.

The annual Quiz Competition for postgraduate students in Physiology was held in memory of the late Dr. Akhila Bai. Dr. Bai was an MBBS graduate of our college and a dedicated M.D. Physiology postgraduate student.

• ACPK CON 2023July 6, 2023

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